Abuja weather in August

August in Abuja: hot, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Abuja · #540 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 52/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Abuja climate normals — August

Daytime high27°C / 81°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low22°C / 71°F
Feels like (high)31°C / 88°F
Rainfall286 mm / 11.3 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days26 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point21°C / 70°F
Sunshine7 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)61🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Abuja in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Abuja?
August in Abuja: hot, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Abuja on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
What is the weather like in Abuja in August?
In August, Abuja averages a daily high of 27.4°C and a low of 21.6°C, with about 286 mm of rain over roughly 26.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Abuja in August?
Abuja has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in August.

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